Ovulation in women is a short period of the menstrual cycle, when the possibility of conceiving a child is as high as possible. A newborn girl already has about one million germ cells in the ovaries. After puberty, one or two eggs are released monthly. For a short time they become ready for fertilization. The period when a mature egg enters the fallopian tubes is called ovulation. Only from this moment is it possible to conceive a child.
As a rule, ovulation in women is accompanied by the maturation of only one egg, but there are exceptions. With excessive production of hormones in one period of the menstrual cycle, one reproductive cell can be produced in each ovary. Both eggs are healthy and can be fertilized. If this happens, twins or even triplets are born. But the genotype in newborns, unlike twins, will be completely different.
After menopause, as well as during the period of bearing a child, ovulation in women ceases. After pregnancy, the reproductive system re-enters the usual pace. But it is noticed that after childbirth or abortion, the rhythm of ovulation changes. The same thing happens after 45 years, when the female body begins to prepare for the onset of menopause.
So,
when does ovulation occur in women? It is generally accepted that this happens on the 14th day from the beginning of the menstrual cycle. But still this phenomenon is exclusively individual and is determined by the characteristics of the body. Ovulation can occur several days earlier if the woman’s cycle is short. It happens that the egg leaves on the 18-19th day with a longer cycle.
Ovulation in women is calculated in several ways. The most popular method is calendar. To determine the most favorable day for conception, it is necessary to regularly note the beginning and end of menstruation for 4-5 months. So you can set the average duration of your cycle. If it is 28 days, then the suitable day for conceiving a child is the 14th. It is much more difficult when the cycle is irregular. Then this method becomes ineffective.
In fact, the moment when a woman ovulates, does not go unnoticed. There are a number of signs by which it is easy to recognize. It is necessary to focus on your own feelings. So, the body can signal both the release of the egg into the fallopian tubes and the completion of ovulation. If you carefully monitor the changes in the body, then you can calculate these points. Most women note that on the
day of ovulation, the amount and consistency of the mucus secreted changes. Its getting bigger. In color and composition, it resembles egg white. The moment of ovulation is determined by measuring basal temperature. Its increase is associated with the production of the hormone progesterone, which is responsible for maintaining pregnancy in the first stages. Symptoms of the body’s readiness for conception can be pain in the chest, lower abdomen and lower back. These sensations are caused by the process of egg release. Pain can last from several hours to 2-3 days.